Comparative effects of Egoscue and McGill stabilization exercises on pain, disability and lumbar lordotic angle in patients with lower cross syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230715058788N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-09-04

Start date

2023-09-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-10-16

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Conditions

Lower cross syndrome also known as pelvic cross syndrome is a postural distortion syndrome characterized by anterior pelvic turn, increased lumbar lordosis, weak abdominal muscles and tight spinal extensors along with hip flexors. This postural imbalance in young adults can lead to low back pain in future.. Lower Cross Syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After taking baseline measures Group A will receive Egoscue Exercise (with hot pack for 15 minutes) 3 days a week and 10 repetitions of exercise for a period of 8 w

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both Male and Female. Age between 20-40 years. Lordotic curve angle >45°. Adults having back pain from the previous 2-3 months. NPRS value between 3-6.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Scoliosis. Patients with diagnosed cases of discogenic disease. Recent surgery or trauma. Patients with diagnosed cases of sciatica. Patients with severe incapacitating pain not relieved by position change.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, at 4th week and at 8th week. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).;Functional Performance. Timepoint: Before treatment, at 4th week and at 8th week. Method of measurement: Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI).;Lumbar Active Range of Motion (AROM). Timepoint: Before treatment, at 4th week and at 8th week. Method of measurement: Bubble Inclinometer.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, at 4th week and at 8th week. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).;Functional Performance. Timepoint: Before treatment, at 4th week and at 8th week. Method of measurement: Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI).;Lumbar Active Range of Motion (AROM). Timepoint: Before treatment, at 4th week and at 8th week. Method of measurement: Bubble Inclinometer.

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Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactHafsa Noreen

Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan

hafsanoreen7575@gmail.com+92 48 3250425

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026